REACH Coordinator

Lutheran Social Service•Sioux Falls, SD

9h•Onsite

About The Position

LSS REACH Community Resource Program (Resources & Education for Adolescents Choosing Healthy Behaviors) Seeks a Coordinator and advocate for educating adolescents and encouraging healthy relationship skills. If you have an interest in helping young people to attain healthy independent living skills, we invite you to apply. #You are LSS LSS REACH (Resources and Education for Adolescents Choosing Healthy Behaviors), the Personal Responsibility Education Program (PREP), and Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) support the South Dakota Department of Health and at-risk youth throughout South Dakota to reduce the risk of unplanned teen pregnancy, and the spread of STD and HIV. The program promotes and provides education of abstinence, healthy lifestyles, healthy relationships, and healthy adolescent development. Candidate will assist in coordination and facilitation of classroom sessions and annual workshops and conferences for youth, ages 10-19. The REACH Coordinator will be trained in several evidence-based curricula and facilitate staff training and Positive Youth Development staff conferences throughout the state as needed. Candidate will establish and maintain relationships with partners to coordinate and implement training programs, completing outreach to increase the implementation of REACH statewide.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, is required
Be at least 21 years old and willing to complete agency background checks.
Maintain a valid driver’s license or obtain one with approved driver status.
Must successfully complete all agency background checks, which include checks to detect criminal convictions of behavior harmful towards children, spousal abuse, and drug or sex crimes.

Nice To Haves

Possess two years of related experience is preferred.
South Dakota Social Worker or Social Work Associate licensure preferred; required within six (6) months of employment.

Responsibilities

Assist in coordination and facilitation of classroom sessions and annual workshops and conferences for youth, ages 10-19.
Train staff and facilitate Positive Youth Development staff conferences throughout the state as needed.
Establish and maintain relationships with partners to coordinate and implement training programs, completing outreach to increase the implementation of REACH statewide.